Tragopogon crocifolius

Tragopogon crocifolius

Native to:
Algeria | France | Italy | Morocco | Norway | Portugal | Sicilia | Spain | Sweden

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Tragopogon
Species:
Tragopogon crocifolius

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; sow in fall or early spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society